Phillies' Chase Utley misses Monday workout

Utley won't play in the spring opener and said Monday that he'll miss this week's slate of games entirely, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. The second baseman that while his ankle has improved in the last week, it's still pretty swollen and he has yet to begin running.

Utley suffered the ankle injury in January after stepping on a baseball.

"I'm making a little progress," Utley said, per MLB.com. "Obviously, I wish it was a little quicker, but I'm trying to be smart about it. It seems like it's making some progressions every few days. I'd like to get out there as soon as possible.

"There's no sense in overdoing it and screwing something else up, especially when we have a month until the season starts."

Phillies to hold Chase Utley out of spring training opener

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(3/1/2015)Citing his ankle issue and need to be ready, Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said second baseman Chase Utley will not play in Tuesday's spring training opener, reports The News Journal.

Utley injured his ankle in January and is not 100 percent recovered, but Sandberg said Utley will play in spring training games down the road.

"I really enjoy playing with this organization," he said. "They've done a lot for me, personally, and put together some pretty good teams over the years. So I have a lot of respect for the people making decisions. They've always put together a great bunch of guys. We made it work out. We've had some great opportunities over the years and I respect that."

Utley hit .270 with 11 home runs and 78 RBI in 2014 and would only think about a trade if the team approached him about it.

"For as much respect as I have for the organization, if they ever came to me and asked me, I would have to listen," Utley said. "But I don't think much will change."

Phillies' Utley working to get back to 100 percent after injuring ankle

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/23/2015)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley said he sprained his right ankle in January after stepping on a baseball, per The News Journal. He said the ankle has improved a lot, but he is not at the point in his recovery of where he wants to be.

Phillies 2B Chase Utley could get more time off in 2015

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/18/2015)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley had a tale of two halves offensively in 2014. After batting .293 with a .794 OPS in the first half, Utley hit just .235 with a .674 OPS after the All-Star break.

“It’s important to have bench players that’ll be able to step in and give those guys possibly more of a rest than normal,” Sandberg said, per MLB.com. “But that’s really up to the player and how he’s going. He had an All-Star first half of the season. Still a quality at-bat even if he made outs, still a quality at-bat. But, yeah, I see Chase getting some more days off this year.”

Chase Utley staying put in Philly

With Jimmy Rollins gone, some have expected the team to entertain dealing Utley. As of right now, that's not going to happen. "I've had some dialogue with Wolfie [agent Joel Wolfe] but frankly, he doesn't want to go anywhere," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "He wants to honor his contract and that's how we have to perceive it."

Amaro admitted that the team needs to listen to any offer for the 36-year-old Utley, but doesn't perceive Utley changing his mind at this time. Utley hit .270/.339/.407 in 589 at-bats last season.

Report: Dodgers and Phillies have discussed Chase Utley

The 35-year-old Utley hit .270/.339/.407 over 589 at-bats last season. Utley is owed $10 million in 2015, and then his contract goes year-to-year based on options. His options are dependent on how much time Utley spends on the disabled list. If he were to remain completely healthy, Utley would be under team control through the 2018 season.

Utley has a full no-trade clause in his contract, while Hamels has a limited no-trade clause and has only 20 teams on that list, which includes the Blue Jays. Bastardo is arbitration eligible and won't be a free agent until next offseason.

Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins likely back with Phillies in 2015

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/5/2014)Phillies infielders Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins have full no-trade clauses and have expressed interest in remaining with Philadelphia. It doesn't appear they will be traded, but Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. appears to be at least willing to listen to trade offers.

"I would expect that they would be with us," Amaro said of his veteran middle-infield duo, per the Philadelphia Daily News. "But we're keeping our minds and ears open. If there's an opportunity that matches what they'd like and we like, we have to keep our eyes open to explore all things."

Ryan Howard, Chase Utley set to sit Thursday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/18/2014)A matchup against San Diego left-hander Robbie Erlin has Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and second baseman Chase Utley out of the lineup Thursday.

The game off could hurt Howard's quest for his first 100-RBI season since 2011. He has 92 with 10 games remaining. Utley is in the mdist of a 2-for-17 slide.

Chase Utley catching a break against Pirates

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/11/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is getting Thursday night off for their game against visiting Pittsburgh. Cesar Hernandez is set to start in that spot.

Utley has been scuffling of late with five hitless in games in the last nine. He is 5 for 29 during that stretch.

Chase Utley catching break Monday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/11/2014)Phillies premier second baseman Chase Utley has been on a roll at the plate that cannot continue Monday against the Mets unless he arrives in the game late. He has been given a rest in favor of Andres Blanco.

Utley has 10 hits in his last 24 at-bats with six RBI and five runs scored.

Chase Utley smacks 10th home run Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(8/6/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley went 2 for 4 with a three-run home run in his team's 10-3 win over the Astros Wednesday.

Utley endured an 0-for-16 stretch over five games before picking up a hit Tuesday, and he did himself one better with his fourth-inning blast Wednesday. It was his first multihit performance since July 26. Utley owns a .281/.349/.428 line with 10 home runs, 59 RBI and five stolen bases in 423 at-bats.

Once again, most players go on waivers in August. The players that clear waivers can be traded. The players claimed can be pulled back or traded/awarded to claiming team.

Chase Utley slugs grand slam in victory

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/30/2014)Phillies infielder Chase Utley had just one hit Tuesday, but he made it count in a 6-0 win over the Mets.

Utley went 1 for 4 in the win, and made his presence felt with his seventh inning grand slam. The home run is Utley's ninth of the season, but first since July 9. He is hitting .291/.353/.429 on the season.

Chase Utley not in Monday lineup against Mets

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(7/28/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has been given the night off for the Monday game against the host Mets. Reid Brignac is set to start at that spot instead.

Utley has been hot at the plate with four multi-hit performances in the last seven games. He boasts a strong stat line of .291./.354/.433. But he has homered just once in the last five weeks.

Chase Utley not considering waiving his no-trade clause

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/24/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has not thought about waiving his no-trade clause, according to MLB.com.

With the Phillies playing poorly, the team could opt to trade away their useful pieces for prospects at the trade deadline. Utley has 10-and-5 rights, meaning he would have to waive a trade clause in order to leave the club. Utley said he hasn't thought about doing that, and wants to remain in Philadelphia. "Last year, re-signing here was something I really wanted to do," Utley said. "Great organization. Nothing has changed since then."

Utley is hitting .295/.357/.456 over 281 at-bats.

Chase Utley scores three runs Monday vs. Rockies

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/27/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley went 3 for 4 with an RBI and three runs in his team's 9-0 win over the Rockies Monday.

Utley hit his 21st double in the win, which gives him a share of the major-league lead. He's hit .337/.394/.556 with four home runs and 25 RBI in 178 at-bats.

Chase Utley up to 17 doubles in 35 games

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/14/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley doubled twice in four at-bats during a 3-0 loss Wednesday against the Angels. He now has 17 doubles through 35 games.

Utley has hit safely in six straight games. He is batting .459 (11 for 24) with three triples, six doubles, four runs and five RBI in that span.

Chase Utley back in lineup

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/10/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has returned to the lineup for the Thursday game against Milwaukee after missing two games to an illness. He is set to bat third for Philadelphia.

The hope is that the three days off have not curtailed his momentum. Utley had been sizzling from opening day forward with hits in each of his first six games and a stat line of .458/.536/.855. Five of his 11 hits have been for extra bases.

Chase Utley available off bench Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/9/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is out of the team's starting lineup Wednesday as he continues to battle the flu, but he could see action off the bench late in the game, MLB.com reports.

"He's about half better," manager Ryne Sandberg said. "Hopefully he'll be ready to be a late-inning pinch-hitter or that type of role for tonight's game. He's still a little weak, but he thought he could handle that job. As of right now he'll be ready."

Utley is in the midst of an excellent start to the season with a NL-leading 1.369 OPS.

Chase Utley out with the flu Tuesday

Utley is dealing with the flu, and will rest for at least a day. He was sent home from the ballpark, so there's no chance he'll contribute to Tuesday's game. Utley will likely return to the lineup after a day or so.

Chase Utley plays offensive hero in 2-0 Phillies win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/5/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley led the charge in his team's 2-0 win over the Cubs Saturday, going 3 for 3 with one walk, one home run and two runs.

Utley's homer, which was his second in as many games, came in the first inning, and it would be all the offense the Phillies would need, though they did tack on another run in the fourth inning. He's opened the season with hits in five straight games, going 10 of 21 with two home runs and five RBI.

Chase Utley maintains hot start with home run

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/5/2014)Chase Utley not only slugged his first home run of the season Friday night, but it was the game-winner. The Phillies remained ahead after his blast against Cubs starter Travis Wood in the fifth inning gave them a 3-2 lead.

Utley added an RBI single in the seventh and raised his batting average to .389 with his 2-for-5 performance.

Three-hit game has Chase Utley heading in right direction

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(3/29/2014)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley finally found his stroke Friday with the regular season looming. He raised his batting average to .217 by going 3 for 3 against Pittsburgh.

Most encouraging was that Utley slammed two doubles, one of which nearly cleared the right field wall. He had just one extra-base hit this spring coming into the game.

Utley revitalized a sagging career in 2013 by batting .284 with 18 home runs and 69 RBI, but has not enjoyed a fully healthy season since 2009. He signed a two-year contract extension last August.

Chase Utley gets a rest

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(9/26/2013)The Phillies left Chase Utley out of Thursday's starting lineup against the Braves.

Freddy Galvis got the start at second base in place of Utley.

Chase Utley knocks in four

by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

(9/18/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley knocked in four runs in Tuesday's win over Miami.

Utley finished 3 for 4 with his 18th home run, two singles, two runs scored and four RBI. Utley has been excellent in September, as he owns a .367/.407/.551 line in 49 at-bats.

Chase Utley drives in four runs

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/16/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley had a big game Monday during a drubbing at home of the Miami Marlins. Utley hit his 17th home run in the game as he drove in four runs.

Utley hit a three-run shot in the third inning off starter Sam Dyson. He added an RBI ground out in the game. The infielder went 2 for 5 for Philadelphia and is batting .276 on the year.

The 34-year-old veteran has driven in at least one run in three straight games and in four of his last five. He has 62 runs batted in on the year.

Chase Utley on the bench

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/3/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is not in the team's starting lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Utley will be replaced by Cesar Hernandez at second base. In 396 at-bats, Utley is hitting .268/.339/.472.

Chase Utley's contract extension becomes official

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/8/2013)The Phillies announced Thursday second baseman Chase Utley agreed to a two-year contract extension, which will take him through the 2015 season. The contract includes three vesting/club options.

"Chase epitomizes everything we expect our Phillies to be," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said. "As we've said before, we see Chase as a true Phillie for life. This contract moves us toward that end. We couldn't be more pleased."

Report: Phillies agree to extension with Chase Utley

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/7/2013)The Phillies have come to terms on a contract extension with second baseman Chase Utley, according to multiple media reports. Both MLB.com and FoxSports.com reported Wednesday the deal is believed to be worth between $25-30 million over two years, with possible options thereafter.

Utley is hitting .275 with 15 home runs and 42 RBI on the season in 309 at-bats, while appearing in 83 games. His .841 OPS is the best the 34-year-old has posted since 2009, when he finished eighth in MVP voting.

Chase Utley sitting Wednesday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/7/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is not in the club's starting lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

Utley will be replaced by Kevin Frandsen, who will hit second against Travis Wood. Utley is hitting .275/.336/.505 in 309 at-bats.

Chase Utley homers on day non-waiver deadline passes

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/1/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley stayed put at the non-waiver trade deadline and now appears to be working toward a contract extension. Utley showed the Phillies Wednesday why it might be a good idea to keep him in the fold.

Utley had a two-run homer -- his 14th home run of the season and third since the All-Star break. Utley is batting .308 (12 for 39) with one triple, five runs and eight RBI in 11 second-half games.

Phillies, Chase Utley discussing extension

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(7/31/2013)The Phillies are talking to second baseman Chase Utley about an extension, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

The deal would cover either three years, or two years with an option. It's said to be for around $13 million per season. The deal is similar to the one Carlos Beltran signed with the Cardinals. Both players are at an advanced age, and have injury issues, but can still be above-average when healthy.

Utley is hitting .277/.341/.498 in 285 at-bats.

Chase Utley not expected to be traded

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/29/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is currently off the trade market, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. Two general managers with interest in acquiring the veteran second baseman said the Phillies have informed them Utley isn't being traded.

The Phillies are trying to sign Utley to a contract extension since they consider him a "franchise player."

Report: Chase Utley could get contract extension

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/25/2013)A source told CSN Philadelphia the Phillies have recently talked with second baseman Chase Utley's representation about a contract extension. Sources also said the Phillies are not listening to trade offers for Utley, who will be a free agent after the season.

General manager Ruben Amaro wouldn't say Sunday whether or not the Phillies were in negotiation with Utley.

"We wouldn’t discuss it even if we did," he said.

Chase Utley OK after getting hit by 99 mph heater

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/22/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was hit on the left forearm in the first inning Sunday by a Matt Harvey 99 mph fastball. Utley shook off the beaning and finished out the entire game.

"Luckily, it didn't square me up, which is a good thing," Utley said, per The Philadelphia Inquirer. "Getting hit is just part of the game."

Utley has hit safely in 13 of 16 July games. He is batting .262 (16 for 61) with two triples, two home runs, six doubles, six RBI and 11 runs in July.

Chase Utley slugging since break

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/20/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has looked rejuvenated by the All-Star break, homering for the second game in a row Saturday against the Mets.

Utley began a rally for the Phillies in the ninth inning with a two-run home run that cut the lead to the eventual final, 5-4 loss. He finished 2 for 4 with three RBI, giving him six in two games back from the break.

Utley is hitting .278/.336/.521 with 13 home runs in 259 at-bats.

Phillies continue to assess trade deadline status

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/11/2013)The Phillies remain in a holding pattern as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, reports CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro is still trying to assess whether his team will be buyers or sellers.

As the trade deadline nears, Heyman suggests Cliff Lee, Jonathan Papelbon, Carlos Ruiz, Chase Utley and Michael Young will be five Phillies who will be heavily mentioned in trade rumors. Heyman spoke with baseball executives to gauge their take on how willing the Phillies might be to move these five players.

Utley is hitting .284 with 11 home runs and 30 RBI on the season, and recently had eight hits and three home runs in four games at Dodger Stadium.

Report: Royals interested in trading for Chase Utley

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/30/2013)The Royals have interest in trading for Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, according to The Boston Globe. Utley will be a free agent after the season, so the Phillies have to discuss whether to trade, re-sign or allow Utley to test the free-agent market.

The Royals have interest in Utley as a stabilizing force in their lineup and at second base, according to The Globe.

Utley homered twice Saturday against the Dodgers and has been performing well since coming off the disabled list June 21 after missing close to a month with an oblique injury. He extended his hitting streak to eight games Saturday and is batting .333 (13 for 39) with three doubles, four home runs, five RBI and 11 runs in nine games since his activation.

Chase Utley with 20th career multi-HR game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/30/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley enjoyed his first multi-home run game of the season and the 20th of his career Saturday night against the Dodgers.

Utley homered in his first two career at-bats against Hyun-Jin Ryu, taking his deep for solo shots in the first and third innings. He finished 2 for 5 with two runs scored and two RBI in a 4-3 win. Utley is hitting .284 with 11 homers and 30 RBI in 197 at-bats.

Chase Utley hits ninth homer

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/28/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hit his ninth home run in a 3-for-4 performance in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers Thursday night. He also had a double and two RBI.

Utley has nine hits and two home runs in 30 at-bats since returning from the disabled list in mid-June. He has a .275 batting average in 188 at-bats.

Chase Utley hits first home run since return

by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

(6/25/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hit his eighth home run and first since May 7 in Monday's game against San Diego.

Utley finished 2 for 5 with a run and an RBI. He's hitting .267/.328/.472, and is 4 for 18 (.222) with a double and a home run since his return from the disabled list June 21.

Chase Utley could be on the block

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/24/2013)The Phillies could be more willing to part with second baseman Chase Utley at the deadline, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

Heyman spoke to general manger Ruben Amaro Jr. who initially said he wasn't trading anyone, but softened his stance to "never say never." When asked about Cliff Lee or Jonathan Papelbon, Amaro indicated those two would be much harder for him to part with. There's a chance that leaves Utley as an available part. He's only under contract through the end of this season, and would cost about $8 million.

Chase Utley has quiet return

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/21/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was unable to make his presence felt in his first game back from the disabled list Friday against the Mets.

Utley, who took over the two-hole, finished 0 for 5 with two strikeouts in a 4-3 loss. He is hitting .264/.330/.460 with seven homers and 25 RBI in 163 at-bats. He has just two hits over his last 21 at-bats dating back to May 15.

Phillies activate Chase Utley

by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

(6/21/2013)The Phillies have activated second baseman Chase Utley from the 15-day disabled list, the club annouced Friday. Utley went 0 for 9 in his two rehab appaearances but was hitting a sharp .272/.339/.475 in his 158 at-bats before hitting the disabled list. Expect him to get right back in the lineup hitting either second (13 starts this year) or third (26 starts).

Chase Utley makes rehab appearance

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/20/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley made his minor-league rehab debut Wednesday for Double-A Reading, his first action since suffering an oblique injury in May.

Utley went 0 for 4 starting the game and playing second base. The team has not said how many games Utley will need on his rehab assignment, but MLB.com reported Wednesday he could be back by the end of the weekend series against the Mets.

Chase Utley to begin rehab assignment

It's unclear how many games Utley will play at Reading, but a best-case scenario could see him returning to the Phillies by the weekend. Utley was hitting .272/.339/.475 in 158 at-bats before he went down with a strained oblique May 20.

Chase Utley could begin rehab stint Tuesday

Utley took batting practice this past weekend, and the team will likely decide the next step before Monday's game with the Nationals. Utley has been out with an oblique strain since late May. He's hitting .272/.339/.475 in 158 at-bats.

Chase Utley takes part in BP

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/16/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley (ribs) took part in batting practice Friday and Saturday for the first time since he was injured on a batting-practice swing last month.

Utley told the Philadelphia Inquirer he is unsure when he'll begin a minor-league rehab assignment. He's not expected to rejoin the Phillies until next weekend at the earliest.

Utley had targeted the middle of June for his return, which is this weekend, and it's still possible he could be back early next week after a few rehab game.

"I think it’s still realistic," Utley told MLB.com Wednesday. "Everything has gone well so far. Tomorrow I’m going to probably do the same, maybe pick up the intensity a little bit and go from there. But I don’t have an actual date (in mind to return). … The guys who I’ve talked to, who have had this in the past, they said once you start swinging, a few said it was sore and they had to back off for a few days. So far I haven’t had to do that."

Chase Utley begins work in batting cage

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/9/2013)Phillies third base coach Ryne Sandberg put second baseman Chase Utley (ribs) through a rigorous infield workout Sunday, according to CSN Philadelphia. Utley also started swinging in the batting cage Sunday.

Chase Utley fields grounders

Utley is taking his recovery process slowly and has no timetable for his return, though general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. gave a "mid-June" estimate, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

"I don't have a timetable," Utley told MLB.com. "As soon as it feels better, I'll put more stress on it and go from there. The biggest test will be rotational stuff. That's what initially hurt it in the first place. That will be the last thing I do. I'm just running and getting back into baseball shape by taking ground balls. Those are the things I'll do until I'm ready to hit."

Another three weeks for Chase Utley

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/29/2013)The Phillies were hoping second baseman Chase Utley might be able to return pretty quickly from his strained oblique, but manager Charlie Manuel told MLB Network Radio Wednesday that the expectations have changed -- and not for the better.

"He'll be out another three weeks probably," Manuel said. "He has kind of a tear in his ribcage, hurts when you breathe, and if you’re not careful, you keep tearing it."

Utley has been on the disabled list since May 24, and will almost certainly not be back after the minimum 15 days. This timeline makes it look like he will be out until at least the third week of June.

Chase Utley taking long view with injury

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/24/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley called the diagnosis of a mild oblique strain a "best-case scenario" Friday, but that does not mean he is certain he will be able to return after the minimum amount of time spent on the disabled list.

"We really won't know for another week or so how it's recovering," Utley told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Obviously, I'd like to be back in 15 days. But I don’t think it's smart to come back if it's not ready."

The team hopes he will only need the minimum amount of time, but Utley will receive several updates throughout his stay on the DL.

"I feel a little better today than I felt two days ago," Utley said, "so that’s a good sign."

Chase Utley lands on DL

“We do believe and hope that Chase will be ready to play in Philadelphia within 15 days,” general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said.

Utley received a MRI exam Thursday, which led to the team's decision. The Phillies have not publicly released the results of his exam. Utley hit .272 with seven home runs and 25 RBI in 44 games before landing on the DL.

Chase Utley might end up on DL

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/22/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley might need to go to the disabled list because of his right rib injury, according to MLB.com.

Utley iwill have an MRI Thursday when the team returns to Philadelphia. Utley suffered the injury during batting practice Tuesday.

"It definitely scared me a little bit," he said Wednesday. "My first swing I took in BP, I felt something. My second swing, I felt it again. My third swing, I felt it again. After the fourth swing, I realized something wasn't right. That's when I told Charlie [Manuel] I have some pain in my side. He told me to go see [head athletic trainer] Scott [Sheridan]. He took me out of the game."

If Utley has a strained oblique, that could require a DL trip, and the team should know Thursday. He said he felt OK Wednesday, but not much better than he did the day before. Utley has missed 256 games over the last three seasons.

"You want to be careful with these things, because they could linger and get worse if you try to play through it," Utley said. "I think we caught it early enough, but it's hard to know until we have some imaging on it."

Chase Utley slated for rib MRI

Utley is expected to miss Wednesday's game as a result of the injury, the same one that forced him out of Tuesday's lineup. He said he felt pain and a burning sensation during batting practice. His timetable will become clear following the MRI.

Chase Utley scratched with side discomfort

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/21/2013)The Phillies have diagnosed second baseman Chase Utley with discomfort in his right side, after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup. Utley had to be removed from the lineup after feeling the discomfort during batting practice.

Manager wants Chase Utley to play 140-142 games

"We want to kind of monitor and keep him off his feet at times," manager Charlie Manuel said before Tuesday's game, per The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I think if he plays 140 to 142 games with the off days we have, that would be very passable."

Utley heads into play Wednesday batting .393 (11 for 28) with one home run, three doubles, three RBI, four walks and five runs in his last seven games.

Chase Utley gets third day off

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/14/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was left out of the starting lineup Tuesday against the Indians for just the third time in 40 games this season. Kevin Frandsen replaced him in the starting lineup.

Utley, who had a season-high four hits Sunday against the Diamondbacks, is batting .273 (12 for 44) with two home runs, three doubles, five RBI, six walks and six runs in 12 May games.

Chase Utley has four hits

by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com

(5/12/2013)Phillies second basemen Chase Utley doubled and singled twice in a 4-2 win in Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. Utley was 4 for 5 with two runs scored.

He has hit safely in six of his last seven games and is batting .393 (11 for 28) with three doubles and three RBI over that span.

Chase Utley homers, records three hits

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/8/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley enjoyed a productive night at the plate as he recorded three hits, including his seventh home run of the season, Tuesday night against the Giants.

Utley took starter Tim Lincecum deep in the fifth inning for a solo home run. He also singled in a run in the second as he finished 3 for 5 with two runs scored and two RBI in a 6-2 victory.

Utley has snapped out of a 1-for-16 slump and has gone 4 for 9 with three runs scored, a homer and two RBI in his last two games. He has a .276/.326/.512 line in 123 at-bats.

Chase Utley walks twice but snaps hitting streak

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/1/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was able to draw two walks in Wednesday's 6-0 loss to the Indians, but his 0-for-2 performance snapped his six-game hitting streak. Utley has a .290/.345/.520 line and five home runs in 110 plate appearances this year.

Chase Utley homers out of No. 2 spot

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/24/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who was slotted into the second spot of the starting lineup for the first time this year, went 2 for 5 with his fourth home run of the season Wednesday against the Pirates. It was his first home run since April 15.

Utley also struck out for the fourth straight game while pushing his season line up to .308/.353/.551 in 85 plate appearances. He leads the team in homers (four), RBI (16) and runs (11).

Chase Utley moved to second spot in order against lefty

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/24/2013)Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has moved second baseman Chase Utley to the second spot in the order for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, splitting up left-handed hitters Utley and Ryan Howard for the first time this season. The team is facing Pirates lefty Wandy Rodriguez.

Both Utley (.125/.222/.250 in 18 plate appearances) and Howard (.111/.158/.222 in 19 plate appearances) have struggled against lefties this season, so third baseman Michael Young will bat third against the Pirates.

Chase Utley gets a rest

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/23/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was held out of the starting lineup Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh for just the second time in 21 games. Utley, who was replaced in the lineup by Freddy Galvis, is batting .306 through 20 games.

He has managed multi-hit games in two straight and three of his last five. He's batting .368 (7 for 19) with a double and three RBI in his last five games.

Phillies end ignominious streak

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/19/2013)Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro told reporters Friday that he found it "ridiculous" that his team's offense had gone three full games without a walk, through the team's series in Cincinnati.

"I can not believe it," Amaro said. "More importantly, it's about not just walks, but producing."

His players apparently got the memo Friday, as Chase Utley walked in the first inning of the team's game against the Cardinals. That walk ended a stretch of 137 plate appearances for the team's offense without drawing a walk.

Chase Utley delivers pinch-hit HR

by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com

(4/16/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hit his third home run in Monday's series opener against the Reds.

He pinch-hit in the eighth inning with one on and launched a two-run shot off starter Cliff Lee.

Utley is batting .292 (14 for 48) through 13 games with 12 RBI.

Chase Utley not in Monday's lineup

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(4/15/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is not in the team's lineup Monday.

Utley is receiving a normal off day. Freddy Galvis will start at second base in place of Utley. Considering his injury woes from the previous seasons, it is encouraging that Utley playing in every game thus far. He should return to the lineup Tuesday.

Bat drawing attention for Chase Utley

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(4/13/2013)For the first time in recent seasons, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is no longer fielding questions about his health. After his 1-for-5 showing that included a game-winning triple Friday against the Marlins, Utley has reached base in all 10 games this season.

He is hitting .316 with two homers and 10 RBI, continuing to distance himself from the chronic knee problems that plagued him the previous two years.

"I'm pleased that I'm starting the season, that's for sure," said Utley, who didn't make his first appearance last season until June 27. "We're starting to play better baseball. Swinging the bats better. The weather is warming up. I think it's going to be a fun summer."

Hoping for more steals from Chase Utley

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/10/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who legged out a triple in the season-opener, has continued to show off his wheels since then, most notably with a two-steal performance against the Mets Tuesday. That's three steals in eight games, which suggests to me two things:

1. The chronic knee pain that sidelined him for the first few weeks in both 2011 and 2012 is practically an afterthought for both him and his Fantasy owners.

2. He could be in line to set a career high in steals at age 34, topping the 23 he had in 2009, particularly if his 11 in 83 games last year (when his knees weren't feeling so hot) is any indication.

Keep in mind that during the prime of Chase Utley's career, the Phillies were a slugging team. Now, with fewer proven commodities and a few more singles and doubles hitters in the mix, they might need him to run more.

I didn't draft Utley with much confidence this spring, but I'm feeling pretty good about him now, especially compared to someone like Jason Kipnis.

Chase Utley's knee looking good so far

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/2/2013)After beginning each of the previous two seasons on the DL with chronic knee issues, the fact Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is even playing this time of year is encouraging enough for Fantasy owners. His performance Monday is deserving of a fist pump.

He had three hits. Cool. He hit a home run. Great. The biggest deal to me was the triple, which looked like just a typical gapper. Most players would have stopped at second base, but Utley kept going, pushing the limits of his perpetually achy knees.

He must be feeling pretty good. And if he's feeling good, he doesn't necessarily need to be the .300 hitter he used to be to make a huge impact at a weak position. As a .256 hitter last year, Utley ranked behind only Robinson Cano and Aaron Hill in Head-to-Head points per game at second base.

Chase Utley boasts health vs. Braves

by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com

(4/1/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley came close to recording the first cycle of his career in Monday's season opener against the Braves. He went 3 for 5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in the 7-5 loss.

Utley launched a solo home run off starter Tim Hudson in the fourth inning for the 200th long ball of his career. He added a two-run single in the fifth before tripling in the seventh.

The 34-year-old missed the previous two opening days due to knee problems.

Chase Utley hits fifth home run of spring

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/28/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hit his fifth home run of the spring Thursday against the Blue Jays. It was his only hit in three at-bats, leaving Utley with a .273/.368/.545 line in 76 Grapefruit League plate appearances. It's the first time Utley has hit as many as five home runs in spring training since 2007, when he had six.

Chase Utley trying to power up

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(3/23/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley went 2 for 4 with two, two-run homers during a13-4 victory over Baltimore in Grapefruit League play Saturday. Utley hit both homers off Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen, including a fourth-inning shot that chased Chen from the game.

The home runs were Utley's first extra-base hits since March 14 and improved his batting average to .255 as he's played nearly every game this spring.

Utley enjoys taste of Grapefruit

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(2/23/2013)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley went 1 for 2 with an RBI during Philadelphia's 8-3 loss to Houston in the Grapefruit League opener for both teams on Saturday. This outing was Utley's first Grapefruit League game since 2010, as he has missed the last two springs and part of the last two regular seasons with knee injuries. Utley, who maintained his usual No. 3 spot in the batting order, said it was nice to be back. "It's been a few years since I played a spring training game on that field," Utley said. "It was exciting. It was a good first step."

Utley to play in spring games

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/20/2013)The Philadelphia Daily News reports Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is set to play in a spring game for the first time in three years. Manager Charlie Manuel said Utley, who has battled chronic knee problems the last two springs, will play in Friday's intrasquad game and then suit up Saturday in the team's spring opener. I think he worked hard this winter, Manuel said. I think he really put a lot of hard time in last year. He went to Arizona. And I think after the season was over, with the way hes swinging right now and the way he looks, you could tell hes definitely willing to pay the price to get back to where he was. I think Utley wants to play quite a few more years. And thats good.

Utley provides health assurance

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(2/15/2013)The optimism remains the same for Phillies second baseman Chase Utley regarding his knee. The only difference in this year for Utley, who has been unavailable for opening day each of the past two seasons, is his workouts during the offseason were aimed at improving his overall strength rather than just his knee. "I feel pretty damn good right now," Utley told the Philadelphia Daily News on Friday. "It obviously didn't work the last couple of years, so I wanted to change it up and do something different. The program I followed last year didn't work for me, so I needed to make an adjustment to get on the field."

Utley in good place

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/3/2013)The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Phillies manager Charlie Manuel received a DVD featuring one of second baseman Chase Utley's offseason workouts from head athletic trainer Scott Sheridan. Utley hasn't appeared in a spring training game the last two years because of chronic knee problems. "He looked good," Manuel said. "It showed him exercising, jumping and grasping at this bar, things like that, and he really looked like he was in good shape. He emailed me at Christmas and said, 'Youre going to have a healthy second baseman.' Knowing him, thats means a whole lot." Manuel also said he is entertaining the idea of hitting Utley second in front of Michael Young and Ryan Howard. "Ive always looked at Utley as a third hole hitter, but it depends on how good (we are) or how we set up," Manuel said. "I could hit Utley second and Young third, but at the same time I dont know. I like Young second or third."

Utley looking likely for spring

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/20/2012)Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who hasn't participated in spring training since 2010 because of chronic knee issues, is expected to be ready for spring training this year, according to the News Journal. Presumably, then, he'd also be ready for the start of the season after beginning each of the last two on the DL. "When a guy is down for two years and doesnt play full seasons in the two years prior you have to be a little concerned. But we think Chase has learned and we have learned to manage whatever hes got going on in his knees pretty well," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We think hes put himself in the position to be ready to go out of the chute this spring. But that remains to be seen."